Brian Manoogian

Brian Manoogian is the EVP of Client Relationships at Freeman. Prior to joining Freeman, Brian was the Senior Vice President of Sales at Champion Exposition Services from October 2003 to June 2011. In this role, Brian developed sales strategies for new and existing business, managed sales incentive programs, established annual revenue targets, and oversaw propoposals and presentations.

From October 1998 to October 2003, Brian served as the Regional Vice President of Sales for GES Exposition Services, responsible for attaining sales targets for the Washington DC, NY and Canadian branches along with the National Sales office. During their time at GES Exposition Services, Brian also oversaw sales incentives, budgeting and annual review processes.

Brian began their career in the hospitality industry in October 1995 as the Director of the Eastern Regional office for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. In this role, Brian’s primary focus was on DC based business and managing the DC sales team. From October 1992 to October 1995, Brian served as the Managing Director of Sales for Hilton Hotels Corporation. And from October 1986 to October 1993, Brian was the National Sales Manager for Hyatt Hotels.

Brian Manoogian graduated with a BA in Business from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Brian then went on to get a certification from LinkedIn in Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues.

Brian Manoogian reports to Bob Priest-Heck, CEO. They are on a team with Cameron Geiger - EVP, Business Operations & Digital Transformation, Amy Wynn-Steffek - Chief People Officer, and Mike O'Neil - EVP Delivery, Corporate & Agency Services.